Thanks for 6 years of bliss!
On this day, a mere 6 years ago, I married Robin. It was a simple ceremony in our backyard, hosted by a nice lady dressed like Bat-Woman. She asked me the usual “Do you, Adrian, take….” to which I replied “Yes.” Robin followed suit so neither of us actually ever said “I do.”
Thanks, Robin, you have given me the best 6 years of my life so far.
Here’s to many, many more!
Cheers.
Your take?Jerry Falwell is worm food!
When I first heard on Public Radio about the death of Jerry Falwell, my initial concern was for the well-being of the other Spice Girls! I was never a huge fan of theirs and thought both their lyrics and movie to be somewhat retarded and not an ideal image for my country to be giving out to the Planet. That said, they were kinda fun compared to much of today’s garbage. Now I know better about the true person behind the coffin lid and am relieved that the tears won’t ruin Victoria’s mascara! From what I have heard, his death came later than most had hoped and will come as a blessing for the legions of Teletubbies fans.
Your take?A new State to end the year
It has been a while since I was able to add to my map of visited States. The why is another story but I paid a short visit to Fargo in North Dakota on the 30th to 31st of December 2006. The story may follow soon but at least the map has been updated.
Your take?A New Order?
Occasionally I’ll mention politics in these pages. Why so rare? Do I have no interest? The truth is that until I am allowed to vote I don’t feel that I have the right to get involved too much. Sometimes the idiots in charge push things too far (see previous post) and I cannot keep quiet. This post is an exception.
Although I have visited this country when it had different governments, since moving here for good I have only seen the Republicans in charge. What I have seen has done nothing to endear them to me. This week the public gave them the beating that they have long asked for. The purposeful erosion of the freedoms that this country is based upon has a chance to be curtailed. The public have spoken and now both the house of Representatives and the Senate have been wrestled from the Republican stronghold.
The phrase ‘whoever you vote for, government wins’ comes to mind. It might turn out that these Democrats are just another bunch of self-serving, uncaring bastards. Time will tell, but in the meantime, I couldn’t be happier about the result. Bush has had a kick in the teeth and the wind taken out of his sails.
Congratulations America. You have a chance to regain your place in the international community. Please don’t blow it. I would like to live in a country that isn’t hated by the majority of the World’s population.
Pleased or saddedned by the result?